About CCSE

About CCSE

The California Center for Sustainable Energy promotes change for a clean energy future.

 AB 811 Municipal Clean Energy Program

AB 811 Municipal Clean Energy Program

CCSE taking leadership role in helping local governments develop clean energy programs for new federal and state funding opportunities.

Energy Advisory Service is Here to Help

Energy Advisory Service is Here to Help

CCSE is proud to announce the launch of our new and exciting Energy Advisory Service (EAS). 

Tax-Exempt Customer Incentive Program

Tax-Exempt Customer Incentive Program

TEC continue to provide technical assistance plus financial incentives to help tax-exempt organizations implement energy efficiency measures in 2009.

Solar Water Heating Pilot Program

Solar Water Heating Pilot Program

The SWHPP offers cash incentives up to $75,000 for San Diego businesses and as much as $1,500 for residents.

SGIP helps Del Mar Fairgrounds

SGIP helps Del Mar Fairgrounds

"This is a wonderful program. The rebate offered by CCSE was a major factor in our decision..."- Tim Fennel, Del Mar Fairgrounds Manager

California Solar Initiative

California Solar Initiative

Incentives from the California Solar Initiative currently cover approximately 20% of the installed cost of a photovoltaic (PV) system to homes, businesses and government/nonprofit entities

Green Workshops Every Week

Green Workshops Every Week

"As a result of SDERC workshops, the City of San Diego has implemented many beneficial energy efficiency upgrade projects"  -Tom Cartier

Greening Your World WHO IS CCSE?

The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to Greening Your WorldSM. Join us for free workshops; take advantage of incentive programs; attend our special events, and contact us for technical assistance. CCSE is here to help.

Climate Change - Reduce your carbon footprint one step at a time.

Through consultation and workshops, CCSE educates the community and the market place on the probable local impacts of Climate Change and what can be done to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Let us help you calculate and reduce your carbon footprint today.
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Energy Efficiency - Learn how to economize to energize.

From free educational workshops to technical expertise, CCSE offers professional advice and cost-cutting strategies to help consumers and industry professionals implement energy efficiency solutions at home, work and play. Visit the energy resource center and learn how to save time, money and energy efficiently.
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Green Building - Build the present; shape a greener future.

CCSE helps business costumers evaluate their facility designs and consumption practices to identify sustainable, cost-saving opportunities that support healthy, high-performance communities. CCSE also offers green building education and resources to fire survivors and others interested in building and rebuilding green homes. Attend a green building workshop to learn all the latest tools, techniques and technologies available to you when building green.
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Renewable Energy - Use clean energy to power your world.

Through various programs, CCSE also offers technical assistance and generous financial incentives to encourage the adoption of renewable technologies. CCSE provides the support and information needed to make the adoption of renewable energy an easy transition. Homeowners and solar industry experts are invited to join us for free solar workshops to learn the features and benefits of solar technology.
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Transportation - Drive past fossil fuel dependency.

California is the ninth largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world and a full third of that carbon dioxide comes from fossil fuel-burning vehicles. CCSE is committed to educating Californians on the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles, while affording financial rebates to consumers who purchase these qualifying vehicles. Find out more about the Fueling Alternative program and attend the annual Street Smart event to learn more.
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Sustainability Fair


August 6th and 9th
FREE EVENT
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2008 Annual Report

2008 Annual Report

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Notable & Quotable

You have to work with the auto industry, the oil companies, you have to work to develop renewable fuel, whether it's solar or different kinds of fuel...
--  Ted Danson